Early weaning of lambs in a drought
In a difficult season with reduced feed supplies, it can be more economical to early-wean lambs from their mothers to lower feed costs and ensure that the ewes regain condition before joining.
Sheep
Wool, lamb, and Merino genetics, covering what's shaping Australia's sheep industry.
AWI shareholders now entitled to vote
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) shareholders are now entitled to vote on the resolutions to be put the company’s Annual General Meeting following the despatch of the formal Notice of Meeting (NOM) and proxy forms.
AWI endorses controversial ex-chairman
Australian Wool Innovation’s (AWI) Board Nomination Committee (BNC) has presented its independent, non-binding recommendations to shareholders, naming four director candidates it believes have the optimal skills and experience to serve on the board of the company.
Yo-yoing wool market to continue
The wool market’s roller-coaster ride continued last week seeing the market gain some of what was lost the previous week.
Unjoined Merino ewes lambs sell to $231 online
Demand for Merino ewe lambs was strong this week with the category returning a 92% clearance, and selling from $77 to $231, to average $162, up $26 on last week.
Eight candidates nominate for AWI board
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) shareholders will have the opportunity to choose between eight candidates for the three board director positions to be decided at the company’s Annual General Meeting on November 22.
Ewe lambs make to $181 and hoggets to $210
Merino ewe lambs sold from $109 to $181 and averaged $146, down $23 on AuctionsPlus.
Large amounts of withdrawals at wool auctions
The wool market experienced a sharp decline last week with all micron price indicators down across all selling centre’s.
Merino ewe lambs hit $208 and hoggets $299
Merino ewe lambs sold from $117 to $208 and averaged $169, up $17 on last week om AuctionsPlus.
Prices for all microns on a substantial rise
The wool market continued its dramatic reversal last week, to see the EMI head back up 67c or 4.35% to 1609c.
Stakeholder comment needed on live export paper
A discussion paper outlining policy options for sheep exports to, or through, the Middle East during the northern summer months is now available for stakeholder comment.
Emerging trend of dry-aged mutton
Don’t be too quick to let go of your older ewes – new research is looking into the emerging trend of dry-aged mutton and how producers could one day take advantage of potential premiums.
